Understanding Adulthood

My name is Matthew Gattozzi, and I am a 22-year old living in Austin, TX! After traveling the world and dancing professionally I have switched paths to build my own business doing visual content and branding for other companies. I am no expert on being an adult, but I am willing to share my experiences to learn from my mistakes. This is a podcast focusing on figuring out how to grow up, build relationships, understand my faith in God, be a professional, and everything else in between.

I have been stuck and overwhelmed. I pushed myself to get together for my photoshoot and it was so refreshing just to shoot photos and not worry about anything else! You can see the video here: https://youtu.be/K2BVJWU5mb8

Doubt and tiredness is eating at me. I have felt overwhelmed but I am trying to deal with all of this with God in mind. He truly is my strength. You can watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/Q0EXu1LW8dA

It is crazy how God puts people in our lives and how when we serve one another how friendships can be made! I am loving meeting new people recently. You can watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/zH_wmX7JPkQ

It is easy to love the people that agree with us or are similar to us, but we are called to love each person. THAT. THAT is hard and is a lifetime journey! You can watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/Z-179kZXSYM

Kirsten and Kelsey Kemp are professional coaches who help others in transition in their career and life. They coach others from their experiences and they hope to serve others. I got to sit down and talk about their journeys. You can see the video here: https://youtu.be/Rg2ALU7epgs ! You can find Kirsten and Kelsey @theconciouskemps on Instagram and https://www.kempcoachingalliance.com/

Leo Salerno is a friend and an incredible barista at Greater Goods Coffee in Austin, TX! We talked about his journey in life and his dreams for his career in coffee. The full video is here: https://youtu.be/UQH-0V6Y9Vg

Love is a universal language that can connect anyone together. I pulled over to help a person with their car and ended up becoming great friends. You can see the full video here: https://youtu.be/hKo6GpYjYts

Some people in my church started making care packages for people living in the street and I am inspired. The challenge is to make one care package and get a friend to also make a package this week. Let’s do this thing. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/3NwWlsECb0M

I have been struggling to figure out what I offer to clients and businesses. I have found myself fumbling to answer the question, “what do you do for work?” I have found clarity- growth hacker. Yes. I help businesses grow through design, social media, and marketing development. I redid my whole website and I would love for you to check it out. I am proud and excited to see how I can help people in the future. This journey since dancing has been amazing. I am grateful for the love and support. Shout out to all of you who support me on the daily. I wouldn’t be here without you. My website is: MatthewGattozzi.com. You can see the video here:https://youtu.be/PcpSpcUcPEg

I started reading John C. Maxwell’s book, 21 Laws of Leadership from the Bible. This from the first few pages has me thinking a lot about the need for Leadership skills for everyone. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/F1pwcP5DdHs

I am someone who can easily jump into an endeavor and figure things out as I go. As I look to make some moves with my career, I am learning that I need to be better at planning the details of my next move. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/P620hKGBqKo

What if we spent more time actually doing the things we talk about on the internet? You can see the full video here: https://youtu.be/xO-ven_WCcY. This is the reddit article that I referenced https://www.reddit.com/r/grilledcheese/comments/9od6lg/the_burning_man_at_burro_cheese_kitchen_in_austin/

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is my Hero because he was able to create change in the world by spreading love. In a divided political climate that easily attacks people, I think we can learn from MLK and his example. You can see the video here: https://youtu.be/IuuuiVy2Htk

Kayleigh Williamson is the first ever woman with Down Syndrome to finish the Austin Half Marathon. She continues to run personal records while having a smile on her face. I covered her story yesterday for DSACT. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/DfSRn5krYN8

Fyre Festival was a disaster, but there is so much to learn from this CRAZY event. From stealing money, misuse of social media, and much more, we break it all down. You can see the video here: https://youtu.be/5y8xjaZBs2k

Need some extra cash for your trip to Europe? Or maybe you have a passion and you want to monetize it. Ryan Busch breaks down what he has learned as a part time DJ. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/bSuif8n4Yj8

I try to keep it real on my podcasts- currently struggling with my insecurities. I’m letting them dictate me, and I tired of it. Today, I am taking steps to take control of myself! You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/7R2c7dKFMg8

I went on a scooter tour with OnceThere and had a blast. I talk about my experience with finding adventure in my own city! You can see the video here: https://youtu.be/wyud9pMC-H4. If you want 10% off your guest pass, use matt10 as a promo code here: https://atxpass.oncethere.com/

https://www.gofundme.com/help-me-go-to-mozambique-with-hope-worldwide
HOPE Worldwide is a non-profit organization that I have volunteered with for many years. This year, they are starting a program in Maputo, Mozambique to teach students English, how to use a computer, and design skills like website design. I am a product of the internet, and I have learned my skills for photo, video, and design online. Me and few others will be able to help give skills to students that will allow them to provide for their family for generations to come. We are going to improve the foundations of the economy by teaching practical skills that are marketable around the world.
I need help paying for the flights to Mozambique which can be pricey. Any extra money raised beyond the flights will go towards buying supplies like laptops to the program. Anything you give will go a long way and I thank you in advance!

FOMO = Fear of Missing Out. In a world with lots of technology and social media, it’s easy to feel alone. I speak on the dangers of social media. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/_fzGLRrJvYQ

The community around you can be your biggest asset. I talk about how I found my tribe in Austin and how I have learned to make friends due to moving around. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/FBf20YAeG34

Being a Disciple is a lifetime battle that can be lonely at times. How can you last? I speak from my experience as a Disciple of Jesus. You can watch the video for this podcast here: https://youtu.be/SuEV4gu4Fuc